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* AS-05 – Lead, Performance Measurement (BBB)
 
* AS-05 – Lead, Performance Measurement (BBB)
* AS-07 – Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to the CIO (CBC)
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* AS-07 – Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CBC)
* AS-04 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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* AS-04 – Talent Acquisition Analyst (CBC)
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* IT-04 - Manager, Automation Services (CBC)
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* IT-04 - Manager, Cloud and Workplace Tools (CBC)
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* IT-04 - Enterprise Architect (English or French essential)
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* IT-03 – Client Portfolio Lead (BBB)
    
== Why work with us – More about myself ==
 
== Why work with us – More about myself ==
After 10+ years in the private sector, including working as a producer in the video game industry ([https://www.ubisoft.com/en-ca/ Ubisoft]), I joined the public service in 2014. Ever since, I’ve been trying to bring modern approaches to the GC to help deliver better services faster to Canadians. I published an article in 2017 on this topic, which made the [https://canadiangovernmentexecutive.ca/dig/23_04/files/assets/common/downloads/publication.pdf cover page of the Canadian Government Executive magazine]. I was appointed the Chief Information Officer of Courts Administration Service (CAS) in July 2022. Before that, I worked as the Director General of the Transformation, Strategy & Results directorate at Transport Canada. Prior to joining Transport Canada in 2019, I was the Sr. Director of Digital Delivery and one of the leaders driving the [https://www.canada.ca/en/shared-services/corporate/next-generation-human-resources-pay-system.html NextGen HR & Pay innovative Agile Procurement Process]. I hold an undergraduate degree from the Université de Sherbrooke, an Exec MBA from the Telfer School of Management and try to continuously improve as a public servant and as a leader. With this goal in mind, I recently participated in the [https://www.leadershipcanada.ca/ Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference] and the [http://canadabeyond150.ca/index-en.html Canada Beyond 150 Program]. I’m also a suicide prevention volunteer and co-founded the Gatineau Ottawa Agile Tour as well as co-launched and sold the startup [https://www.alagarderie.ca alagarderie.ca]. Originally from Québec city, I live in Aylmer with my wife and 2 young boys.  
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After 10+ years in the private sector, including working as a producer in the video game industry ([https://www.ubisoft.com/en-ca/ Ubisoft]), I joined the public service in 2014. Ever since, I’ve been focused on bringing modern approaches to the GC to help deliver better services faster to Canadians. I published an article in 2017 on this topic, which made the [https://canadiangovernmentexecutive.ca/dig/23_04/files/assets/common/downloads/publication.pdf cover page of the Canadian Government Executive magazine]. I was appointed the Chief Information Officer of Courts Administration Service (CAS) in July 2022. Before that, I worked as the Director General of the Transformation, Strategy & Results directorate at Transport Canada. Prior to joining Transport Canada in 2019, I was the Sr. Director of Digital Delivery and one of the leaders driving the [https://www.canada.ca/en/shared-services/corporate/next-generation-human-resources-pay-system.html NextGen HR & Pay innovative Agile Procurement Process]. I hold an undergraduate degree from the Université de Sherbrooke, an Exec MBA from the Telfer School of Management and try to continuously improve as a public servant and as a leader. With this goal in mind, I recently participated in the [https://www.leadershipcanada.ca/ Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference] and the [https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/senior-managers-government Senior Managers in Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School]. I’m also a suicide prevention volunteer and co-founded the Gatineau Ottawa Agile Tour as well as co-launched and sold the startup [https://www.alagarderie.ca alagarderie.ca]. Originally from Québec city, I live in Aylmer with my wife and 2 young boys.  
    
You can find out more about me on [https://twitter.com/ForgabhAnLa Twitter] and [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypsheehan/ LinkedIn].  
 
You can find out more about me on [https://twitter.com/ForgabhAnLa Twitter] and [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypsheehan/ LinkedIn].  
    
=== Leadership Style ===
 
=== Leadership Style ===
We have a great team! I believe that a high-performing organization is one that is made up of talented people where team members have each other’s back, trust each other and hold each other accountable – [https://www.executiveagenda.com/application/files/3215/6401/6016/fivedysfunctions.pdf pretty much what’s in here].  In our team, we have a ''Work Hard & Play Hard'' mentality which makes being part of our team fun and gratifying. That’s why we hire based on competency and potential, and also on fit and behaviors; as how you deliver results is just as important as the results themselves.  
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We have a great team! I believe that a high-performing organization is one that is made up of talented people where team members have each other’s back, trust each other and hold each other accountable – [https://www.executiveagenda.com/application/files/3215/6401/6016/fivedysfunctions.pdf pretty much what’s in here].  In our team, we have a ''Work Hard & Play Hard'' mentality which makes being part of our team fun and gratifying. That’s why we hire based on competency and potential, as well as on character, behaviors and mutual fit. For us, ''how you deliver results'' is just as important as ''the results you deliver''.  
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I believe in self-empowered teams, supported by clear decision-making. I really liked some of the concepts in [https://www.principles.com/ Ray Dalio’s book Principles], especially the concepts of radical truth and radical transparency. When you have a culture of open sharing of information and open and respectful discussions, you get to better results quicker. I also believe in a clear hierarchy of decision-making. This doesn’t mean that the most senior person is always right, but at the end of the day, they are accountable for the decision and the result and should therefore have the decision-making authority. In many cases, the leader will and should go with the team’s (and the experts’) recommendations. It’s what Ray calls “believability” – which is not the same thing as decision-making authority. I think that this model brings a good balance of empowering teams, good and trustworthy discussions and brings it all together with clear decision-making aligned to goals and vision.  
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I believe in self-empowered teams, supported by clear decision-making. I really liked some of the concepts in [https://www.principles.com/principles/418eaeca-564f-41e8-bd90-8e0d042f28d5/#table-of-contents Ray Dalio’s book Principles], especially the concepts of radical truth and radical transparency. When you have a culture of open sharing of information and open and respectful discussions, you get more diverse perspectives, more buy-in and ultimately achieve better results quicker. I also believe in a clear hierarchy of decision-making. This doesn’t mean that the most senior person is always right, but at the end of the day, they are accountable for the decision and the result - and should therefore have the decision-making authority. In many cases, the leader will and should go with the team’s (and the experts’) recommendations. It’s what Ray calls “believability” – which is not the same thing as decision-making authority. I think that this model brings a good balance of empowering teams, good and trustworthy discussions and brings it all together with clear decision-making aligned to goals and vision.  
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Our leaders also take great pride in empowering our teams and working closely with team members to support their career growth. One of the greatest testimony of our success is when one of our employees gets a promotion, whether within our organization and beyond.   
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Our leaders also take great pride in empowering our teams and working closely with team members to support their career growth. One of the greatest testimonies of our success is when one of our employees gets a promotion, whether within our organization or beyond.   
    
=== Work – Life Balance ===
 
=== Work – Life Balance ===
I believe that jobs in the GC are really good jobs. They are not the best paid jobs, but they come with an opportunity to help increase the quality of life of all Canadians – that’s pretty amazing – and our salaries are paid from the taxes we collect from citizens. This comes with the accountability and duty to “give it your all” and take your job very seriously. So yes, we have deadlines, I hold my team to account, I make sure their performance is in line with expectations, I tell them when they fall short, we have difficult conversations when they fall short too often and I support them with the tools and training so they can get where they need to be. I do all this because its my job and we owe it to Canadians.  
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I believe that jobs in the GC are good jobs. They are not the best paid jobs, but they come with an opportunity to help increase the quality of life of all Canadians – that’s pretty amazing! We must also keep in mind that our salaries are paid from the taxes we collect from citizens and businesses. This comes with the accountability and duty to “give it our all” and take our job very seriously. So yes, we have deadlines, I hold my team to account, I make sure their performance is in line with expectations, I tell them when they fall short, we have difficult conversations when they fall short too often and I support them with the tools and training so they can get where they need to be. I do all this because it's my job and we owe it to Canadians.  
    
At the same time, I know that outcomes are more important than outputs, that tired and stressed employees are not productive, that there’s more to life than work and that ultimately, a happy, engaged and competent workforce is one that will best serve Canadians. So it’s in this interesting context that I try to find the right balance of ''Work Hard & Play Hard'' and yes, having the right balance – or integration – of work and life is important to me personally and professionally.  
 
At the same time, I know that outcomes are more important than outputs, that tired and stressed employees are not productive, that there’s more to life than work and that ultimately, a happy, engaged and competent workforce is one that will best serve Canadians. So it’s in this interesting context that I try to find the right balance of ''Work Hard & Play Hard'' and yes, having the right balance – or integration – of work and life is important to me personally and professionally.  
 
=== Flexible Work Arrangements ===
 
=== Flexible Work Arrangements ===
I started my career in the private sector and until joining the public service, I had always managed dispersed and asynchronous teams. I’ve grown in a culture where the results of your work are much more important than the when and the where you work. We try to hire the best in our teams. In return, we trust our teams to do what they do best. This means that they can – within applicable terms of conditions and rules – decide where and when they work, as long as it does not introduce risks and negatively impact team productivity and service levels. Given the nature of the job duties, aside from a few exceptions, most roles in my team can be filled and performed from anywhere in Canada – where there’s a good Internet connection :-)   
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I started my career in the private sector and until joining the public service, I had always managed dispersed and asynchronous teams. I’ve grown in a culture where the results of your work are much more important than the ''when'' and the ''where'' you work. We try to hire the best in our teams. In return, we trust our teams to do what they do best. This means that they can – within applicable terms of conditions and rules – decide where and when they work, as long as it does not introduce risks and negatively impact team productivity and service levels. Given the nature of the job duties, aside from a few exceptions, most roles in my team can be filled and performed from anywhere in Canada – where there’s a good Internet connection :-)   
 
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So that was a bit about myself.  Now here's more information on the work environment.
    
== Working Environment ==
 
== Working Environment ==
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In this role, I lead the Information and Technology Services Division (ITSD). ITSD is accountable for providing service, data and digital management solutions to support CAS' mandate.   
 
In this role, I lead the Information and Technology Services Division (ITSD). ITSD is accountable for providing service, data and digital management solutions to support CAS' mandate.   
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Working in a small organization has lots of advantages.  Things move fast and team members have an opportunity to contribute to many files and have a direct impact to supporting the Courts. 
 
=== Working within the #GCDigital Community ===
 
=== Working within the #GCDigital Community ===
 
Under the leadership our the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/mandate/chief-information-officer.html GC CIO, Catherine Luelo], working in the #GCDigital family is pretty amazing, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITeT65Rwcc learn more here]!   
 
Under the leadership our the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/mandate/chief-information-officer.html GC CIO, Catherine Luelo], working in the #GCDigital family is pretty amazing, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITeT65Rwcc learn more here]!   
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=== AS-05 – Lead, Performance Measurement (BBB) ===
 
=== AS-05 – Lead, Performance Measurement (BBB) ===
This person leads ITSD's performance measurement function, including the following:  
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This person will lead ITSD's performance measurement function, including the following:  
    
* Monitor the realization of planned benefits (from projects, activities, investments…)
 
* Monitor the realization of planned benefits (from projects, activities, investments…)
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=== AS-07 – Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to the CIO (CBC) ===
 
=== AS-07 – Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to the CIO (CBC) ===
This person works closely with the ITSD management team to ensure the division is a high-performing organization. To achieve this, this individual is expected to:  
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This person will work closely with the ITSD management team to ensure the division is a high-performing organization. To achieve this, this individual is expected to:  
    
* Conduct research and strategic analysis to review material, produce executive briefings, options and recommendations for the DG and other senior executives
 
* Conduct research and strategic analysis to review material, produce executive briefings, options and recommendations for the DG and other senior executives
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* Develop guidelines and processes to enhance operational efficiency and communications across the DG’s office and the entire directorate
 
* Develop guidelines and processes to enhance operational efficiency and communications across the DG’s office and the entire directorate
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=== AS-04 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator ===
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=== AS-04 – Talent Acquisition Analyst ===
This person works closely with CAS' HR team and hiring managers to attract top talent into our team. They do so by researching and contacting candidates through social media and other channels to share stories and explain how great it is to work in our team, to entice them to apply to our open positions and competitions, to conduct a preliminary assessment of ''right fit'' and to answer any questions they may have.         
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This person will work closely with CAS' HR team and hiring managers to attract top talent into our team. They do so by researching and contacting candidates through social media and other channels to share stories and explain how great it is to work in our team, to entice them to apply to our open positions and competitions, to conduct a preliminary assessment of ''right fit'' and to answer any questions they may have. ITSD will be looking to staff many positions in the coming months and we need someone to help us find the best available team members out there.         
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=== IT-04 – Manager, Automation Services (CBC) ===
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The manager will lead the delivery of solutions using automation technologies such as Robotics Process Automation and the Microsoft 365 Power platform. The manager will also support upskilling CAS employees to better leverage these modern technologies. This is a new team and there is lots of excitement regarding the value that automation technologies can provide. This is a great opportunity for a leader who wants to build and scale a service team and who is interested in working with clients to help optimize business processes.       
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=== IT-04 – Manager, Cloud and Workplace Tools (CBC) ===
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The manager will lead CAS' journey to leverage modern, secure cloud-based tools for enhanced productivity, collaboration and email, and equipping the GC workforce with modern workplaces and secure devices; while aligning to best practices specific to the judicial sector, such as recommendations from the [https://cjc-ccm.ca/sites/default/files/documents/2021/Blueprint%206th%20edition%202021-02-11_Final_EN.pdf Blueprint for the Security of Court Information].       
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=== IT-04 – Enterprise Architect ===
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This person will lead our Enterprise Architecture practice and provide solution architecture guidance and ensure that considerations from various domain architectures (business, information, application, technology and security) all come together to inform solution architecture decisions. This person will also work across the organization to ensure we develop common solutions for similar business capabilities and that we establish application and technology standards.       
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=== IT-03 – Client Portfolio Lead (BBB) ===
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This person will work closely with one of CAS' business lines and play a pivotal role in understanding the client business unit's priorities, needs and wants, and liaise with ITSD to ensure that the right people and teams are mobilized to deliver digital services.       
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=== Job that I want but didn't find ===
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Are you interested in joining our team, but haven't found a good match amongst the positions described above?  Then don't hesitate to reach out (anthony.sheehan@cas-satj.gc.ca) and send in your resume describing why you'd like to join our team and what mix of responsibilities help you produce your best work.               
    
== Disclaimers and additional information ==
 
== Disclaimers and additional information ==
    
=== Staffing Process ===
 
=== Staffing Process ===
First and foremost, this page is used to encourage at-level public servants to come work at CAS through a [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/public-service-workforce/deployment.html secondment, deployment] or [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html Interchange Canada] agreements.  
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First and foremost, this page is used to encourage at-level public servants to come work at CAS through a [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/public-service-workforce/deployment.html secondment, deployment] or [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html Interchange Canada] agreements. '''GC Free Agents''' are also more than welcome!
    
If no at-level candidates are found, a competition may be used to staff a vacant position.  Keep an eye for [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?locationsFilter=&selectionProcessNumber=&officialLanguage=&title=&tab=1&search=Search%20jobs&department=1075&departments=&log=false open positions posted on jobs.gc.ca].     
 
If no at-level candidates are found, a competition may be used to staff a vacant position.  Keep an eye for [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?locationsFilter=&selectionProcessNumber=&officialLanguage=&title=&tab=1&search=Search%20jobs&department=1075&departments=&log=false open positions posted on jobs.gc.ca].     
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=== Classification ===
 
=== Classification ===
To accelerate staffing, some of the opportunities listed here are been shared in advance of being formally classified. Meaning that the proposed language profiles, levels and groups - which impact rates of pay – are tentative and may change following the results of a formal classification assessment.   
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To accelerate staffing, some of the opportunities listed here are being shared in advance of being formally classified. Meaning that the proposed language profiles, levels and groups - which impact rates of pay – are tentative and may change following the results of a formal classification assessment.   
    
=== Rates of Pay ===
 
=== Rates of Pay ===
 
For those not fully familiar with the rates of pay and terms of employment in the public service, please consult the [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/index-eng.aspx collective agreement relevant for each of the positions].
 
For those not fully familiar with the rates of pay and terms of employment in the public service, please consult the [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/index-eng.aspx collective agreement relevant for each of the positions].